Shift Porter

TES FE News; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a permanent full-time Shift Porter to join their facilities team. The role involves various tasks including grounds maintenance and equipment movement, working on a rotational shift pattern that includes weekends. Benefits include free lunch, a cash health plan, and regular social events.

Benefits

Free lunch

Regular sports and social events

Cash health plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Able to work a rotational shift pattern including weekends.
• Experience with grounds maintenance and equipment moving preferred.
• Good communication and team skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school grounds and facilities.
• Deliver post and assist with furniture movement.
• Work flexible hours as per shift requirements.

Skills

Flexible approach

Grounds maintenance

Equipment handling

Job description

Job Overview

BGS is seeking a permanent full-time Shift Porter to join our facilities team as soon as possible. The working hours are based on a fortnightly rotational shift pattern, which includes weekend shifts:

• Monday to Friday 1.30pm to 10.30pm for 2 weeks, followed by
• Monday to Friday 6.30am to 3.30pm for 2 weeks, followed by
• Two weeks off, with two weekend shifts worked during this period.
• Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm (totaling 40 hours per week)

The role requires a flexible approach to all tasks, including grounds maintenance, delivery of post and messages, and movement of furniture and equipment around the site.

Benefits of working with us include free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension, and more.

Please refer to the Job Description for more details on the role.

About Bristol Grammar School (BGS)

BGS is a large, thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant, and positive learning community, where pupils are encouraged to be accountable, responsible, and empowered to participate in various activities that make our school unique and exciting.

School Mission

To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.

We welcome applicants from all communities, especially those who may not have previously considered applying to a school like ours.

Equal Opportunities

The School is an equal opportunities employer committed to equality for all staff. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage/civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Applications must include a fully completed application form. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including spent ones, must be declared. Applications should be sent in a sealed envelope marked Private & Confidential for the Headmaster, to be opened only if shortlisted. The successful candidate must obtain List 99 and DBS clearance at an enhanced level. Engaging in regulated activity relevant to children is a requirement; it is an offense to apply if barred from such activity.